Chapter 1

Question 0

Limitations and reason for them

Answer 0

1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Verbal
4. Social
   - —-all include sexual boundries

To protect self and others

Question 1

What are the functions of Tui Na?

Answer 1

1. Regulate Yin and Yang

2. Return body to homeostasis

Question 2

3 ways to practice

Answer 2

Rice bag, human body, frequently seen disease

Question 3

How do you find C7?

Answer 3

The lowest one that moves

Question 4

How do you find T1?

Answer 4

Directly below C7, does NOT move.

Question 5

How do you find L4?

Answer 5

It is even with the illiac crest.

Question 6

Functions of trapezius

Answer 6

Elevates shoulders, upper rotation of scapula

Question 7

What muscles connect to the spinous process?

Answer 7

Multifity, rhomboids, trapezius, rotary, and lats.

Question 8

Quadratus lucorum

Answer 8

Lateral flexion of pelvis, extension of vetebral column

Question 9

Techniques that are good for acupuncture points

Answer 9

Flicking, 1 finger pushing, vibrating, pressing, kneading

Question 10

Techniques used for large muscles

Answer 10

Rolling, kneading, striking, pushing, pressing

Question 11

Common Manipulations

Answer 11

• warming
• dredging (break up stagnation)
• reinforcing (raise yang, tonify body) **
• reducing (body temp, rectify qi circulation)
• sweating (wind cold, wind heat)
• harmonizing
• dissipating (phlegm or food stag)
• clearing (heat, febrile disease)
• emetic (purging/vomit)
• resolving (qi mass)

Question 12

Posture analysis

Answer 12

Start at feet, end at head

Look for symmetry, inflammation, favoring, etc

Question 13

Pay attention to:

Answer 13

Posture, patient, technique, and intent

Question 14

1 finger pushing is good for:

Answer 14

Joints, tendons, acupuncture points

Question 15

Inquiry: Old Charts

Answer 15

Onset
Location
Duration

Characteristics
Alleviated/aggravated
Radiation
Temporal (seasons, time of day)
Symptoms associated

Question 16

Posture problems may stem from

Answer 16

Trauma, structure, stress, repetitive activities

Question 17

What does the Pectoralis connect to?

Answer 17

Sternum, clavicle, ribs, humerus

Question 18

What do the Levator Scapulas connect to?

Answer 18

Transverse process of 1st to 4th cervicles, scapula

Question 19

Functions of the Sub Clavius

Answer 19

Keeps clavicle in place, elevates 1st rib, brings clavicle anterior and inferior.

Question 20

Sections of Deltoids

Answer 20

Anterior, posterior, and middle

Question 21

Function of Brachialis

Answer 21

Flexion at elbow

Question 22

Functions of Biceps Brachii

Answer 22

Supination, flexion of shoulder and elbow

Question 23

Pollicis muscle location and function

Answer 23

Thenar and snuff box section

moves thumb

Question 24

Benefits of Tui Na

Answer 24

- Promotes blood circulation - Increases white and red blood cells - Improves heart function - Promotes microcirculation - Relaxes sinews and opens channel obstruction - Adjusts joints

Question 25

Scalenes

Answer 25

Elevates upper ribs and flexes neck

Question 26

SCM

Answer 26

Tilts head to same side, rotates head to opposite side

Question 27

Levator Scapula

Answer 27

Inclines neck to same side and elevates scapula | shrugs shoulders

Question 28

Trapezius

Answer 28

Tilts head to same side, rotates head opposite side, draws scapula medially, upward, and downward.

Question 29

Rhomboids

Answer 29

Draws scapula medially upward.

Question 30

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 30

Bends trunk to same side.

Question 31

Infraspinatus

Answer 31

Lateral rotation

Question 32

Supraspinatos

Answer 32

Humerus abduction (raises arm away from body)

Question 33

Pectoralis Major

Answer 33

Adduction (arm in), internally rotate humerus

Question 34

Pectoralis Minor

Answer 34

Draws scapula downward

Question 35

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 35

Trunk flexion

Question 36

Transverse Abdominus

Answer 36

Same side rotation of trunk.

Question 37

Biceps Brachii

Answer 37

Elbow flexion and supination

Question 38

Brachialis

Answer 38

Elbow flexion

Question 39

Deltoids

Answer 39

Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and rotation of shoulder

Question 40

Triceps Brachii

Answer 40

Elbow extension